Convert Sugar from Teaspoon

How much is 1 teaspoon of sugar?

1 teaspoon of sugar (granulated sugar) is 4 grams, about 0.14 ounces. 0.5 teaspoons of sugar is 2 grams and 2 teaspoons is 8 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake. An extra spoon mainly makes it sweeter.

Sugar here means standard white granulated sugar, the everyday sweetener used in cakes, biscuits, sauces, and drinks. One metric cup (250 ml) of granulated sugar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. When a recipe lists sugar in cups but you only have kitchen scales, converting by weight keeps the sweetness and structure right.

Granulated sugar settles differently depending on how you scoop and level the cup, so weighing in grams gives more consistent results than volume alone. This page converts sugar between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more for any recipe.

Also known as

  • granulated sugar
  • white sugar
  • table sugar

Related Sugar Ingredients

Caster sugar is more finely milled than granulated sugar, so it dissolves faster and is the better choice for meringues and delicate sponges. They are close in weight (225 g vs 200 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in most recipes. See caster sugar in teaspoons.

Brown sugar contains molasses, adding moisture and a caramel flavour that granulated sugar lacks. Packed, it weighs more by cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh it when swapping to keep the sweetness and texture on track. See brown sugar in teaspoons.

Icing sugar is granulated sugar ground to a powder, used for frostings and dusting rather than creaming into batters. It packs lighter (125 g vs 200 g per cup), so the two are not a straight 1:1 swap. See icing sugar in teaspoons.

Raw sugar is a coarser, less refined cane sugar with larger crystals and a faint molasses taste. It weighs about the same per cup (200 g each) and swaps 1:1 by volume, adding crunch and a subtle caramel note. See raw sugar in teaspoons.

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Common Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common sugar conversions from teaspoons to grams.

TeaspoonsGrams
0.25 tsp1 g
0.5 tsp2 g
1 tsp4 g
2 tsp8 g
3 tsp12 g
4 tsp16 g
6 tsp24 g
8 tsp32 g
12 tsp48 g

Sugar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting sugar from Teaspoon to other measurements.

tspcupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tbsp
1 tsp0.02 cup4 g0.14 oz0.01 lb0 kg0.02 cup (US)0.33 tbsp
2 tsp0.04 cup8 g0.28 oz0.02 lb0.01 kg0.04 cup (US)0.67 tbsp
3 tsp0.06 cup12 g0.42 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)1 tbsp
4 tsp0.08 cup16 g0.56 oz0.04 lb0.02 kg0.08 cup (US)1.33 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 teaspoon of sugar?
1 teaspoon of sugar is 4 grams, or 0.14 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons of sugar is 2 grams and 2 teaspoons is 8 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the sugar converter
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of sugar?
1 teaspoon of sugar is 4 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 2 grams and 2 teaspoons is 8 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 teaspoon sugar in grams
How many teaspoons of sugar is 4 grams?
4 grams of sugar is 1 teaspoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 teaspoon of sugar in ounces?
1 teaspoon of sugar is 0.14 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.07 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.28 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 teaspoon sugar in ounces
How do teaspoons and cups compare as units?
Teaspoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Teaspoons to cups

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